Town Pop. 556

Living in Hothfield: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hothfield scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 26/100 against a town median of 67/100. That places it last of the 12 scored places in the TN26 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the TN26 postcode district as a whole, which averages 36/100. Its broadband score runs 60 points above the TN26 district's 10/100. That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: TN26 postcode district.

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Hothfield scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
224.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 42 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 376% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Westwell Lane 19 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 16 crimes
  3. 3 School Road 15 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 6.222 · PM2.5 6.653 · PM10 11.579 µg/m³
73
Green Space 48
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Goldwyn SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWilliam Harvey Hospital4.4 mi
WIlliam Harvey Hospital4.5 mi
Estuary View Medical Centre14.4 mi
Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks99.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%
Nearest GP surgeryNew Hayesbank Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,459 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
70
Full fibre (FTTP)68.5%
available across Ashford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
26
Employment rate50.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.7%Unemployed3%Retired27.1%Student2.4%Other inactive16.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.4%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary24.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership64.1%
Among the most-deprived 20% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
45
Council tax Ashford · 2026-27
A £1,607
B £1,874
C £2,142
D £2,410
E £2,946
F £3,481
G £4,017
H £4,820
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Southern Water
Average bill regional £683/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Charing 2.9 mi
Ashford International 3.1 mi
Pluckley 3.2 mi
J9 M20 2 mi
J9 M20 2.6 mi
J10 M20 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hothfield in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Great Chart 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chilmington Green 45 2.3 mi away ⇄
Pluckley 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pluckley Thorne 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Charing 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Ashford) 59 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bethersden 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kingsnorth (Ashford) 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Egerton 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shadoxhurst 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Challock 37 4.2 mi away ⇄
Finberry 46 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hothfield a nice place to live?

Hothfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hothfield is 31/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hothfield?

Hothfield has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 125 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hothfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Hothfield is Goldwyn School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hothfield in total.

Hothfield in context

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Postcode districts in Hothfield

TN26 36 ⇄

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